





Mixed Media, Cardmaking, & Creative Inspiration
Welcome to Strangely Creative where ink, paper, and imagination collide.
I’m Ericka Strange, a mixed media artist and card maker who loves getting a little messy in the name of creativity. What started as a simple paper-crafting hobby quickly turned into a full-blown love for layers, texture, color, and trying things just to see what happens. Stamps, stencils, paint, embossing, found textures… if it adds interest, I’m probably using it.
This space is where I share handmade cards, mixed media projects, and the techniques behind them. I’m all about experimenting, breaking the rules a bit, and finding fresh ways to turn paper into something special. You don’t need to be an expert. You just need the curiosity to try.
If you’re looking for inspiration, creative ideas, or encouragement to play with your supplies instead of overthinking them, you’re in the right place.
Let’s make something beautifully strange together.
📌 Follow along for tutorials, project ideas, and creative inspiration you can actually use.
Latest Post
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Textured Hearts: A Gel Press Valentine Card
Hello crafty friends! I’m back with another mixed media card that’s full of texture, layers, and a whole…
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AALL & Create | Lindys | Love | Topflight
Playful Hearts & Ocean Hues: A Valentine Card with AALL & Create and Lindy’s Gang
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a card that was pure fun from start to finish. I’ve been playing…
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Turning Leftovers Into Layers: A Gel Press Mixed Media Card
Hello crafty friends!Today I’m sharing a card that started as a forgotten gel press print and turned into…
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New Year, Fresh Layers: Memorydex Cards with AALL & Create
Happy New Year, crafters!I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are easing into the first days…
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Turning Leftover Gel Prints into New Year Sparkle
Hello crafters! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. With the holidays winding down, it’s time to start…
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Creative Play with Gel Prints and Washi
Hello crafty friends!I hope your holiday season is full of cozy moments and creative play. Today’s journal page…
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Just Because | Lindys | Sympathy | Topflight
Loose Watercolor Florals with Jane’s Doodles and Lindy’s Magicals
Hello crafting friends! Today I’m sharing a soft, loose watercolor piece featuring the Just for You stamp set…
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Christmas | Lindys | PaperArtsy | Topflight
Vintage Christmas Vibes
Hello crafty friends, today I’m sharing a quick Christmas card that delivers a soft, vintage feel using my…
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Holiday Gnome Tag with Gel Press Scraps
Hello crafty friends! I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend and maybe scoring a few Black Friday…
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Christmas | Lindys | PaperArtsy | Topflight
Bright Christmas Gnome Tags with PaperArtsy and Lindy’s Gang
Hello crafty friends! This week the Topflight design team is focusing on tags, and I jumped right in…
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A Festive Tea Party Christmas Card
Hello craft friends! Today I’m finally putting to use a supply I’ve been a little too good at…
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Christmas | Coffee | Lindys | PaperArtsy | Topflight
2025 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a festive Christmas Coffee card featuring the Darkroom Door Coffee Time set…
